Violet Oakley
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Violet Oakley (June 10, 1874 – February 25, 1961) was an American artist. She was the first American woman to receive a public mural commission. During the first quarter of the twentieth century, she was renowned as a pathbreaker in mural decoration, a field that had been exclusively practiced by men. Oakley excelled at murals and stained glass designs that addressed themes from history and literature in Renaissance-revival styles.
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Violet Oakley Artist | |
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Born | (1874-06-10)June 10, 1874 Bergen Heights, New Jersey, U.S. |
Died | February 25, 1961(1961-02-25) (aged 86) Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, U.S. |
Resting place | Green-Wood Cemetery |
Known for | Painting, murals, stained glass, and animals |
Notable work | Pennsylvania State Capital murals |
Movement | Pre-Raphaelite influence |
Partner | Edith Emerson |
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